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Re: Shock Oil

To: mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Shock Oil
From: mup1dm <mup1dm@surrey.ac.uk>
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 99 18:03:58 +0100
Joe Short wrote:
>>You know I was thinking about using jack oil, but saw something that made me 
>>stop and think. The hydraulic oil I use in my engine hoist has an additive 
>>that helps to preserve the seals and stop leaks. Anyone ever tried that 
stuff 
>>Any thoughts n how well it might work ?
Peter C replied:
>       Fine
>Even motor oil works ...
>       Peter C
My problem is that the shocks work fine except that the fluid eventually 
leaks out. Would the 'seal swellers' used in motorcycle fork oil or 
engine 
hoise oil help to extend the interval between shock fillings??

Douglas McKinnie (in England)
72 B-GT          (in Ohio)

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